{"product_id":"platon-brick-plugs-with-seals-cavity-drain-membrane-fixing","title":"Platon Brick Plugs With Sealing Washers","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlaton Brick Plugs With Seals are specialist heavy-duty membrane fixing plugs manufactured from glass-filled polyamide for use with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.platinumchemicals.co.uk\/collections\/platon-membranes\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaton Waterproof Membrane System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are designed to secure \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.platinumchemicals.co.uk\/collections\/platon-membranes\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaton cavity basement wall membranes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.platinumchemicals.co.uk\/products\/platon-p8-basement-tanking-membrane\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaton P8 Membrane\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePlaton P8 Mesh\u003c\/strong\u003e, to retaining walls and masonry substrates while helping maintain the watertight integrity of the membrane. Each plug measures 10mm in diameter x 75mm in length and is supplied with separate sealing washers. Once installed through a membrane stud into a 10mm drilled hole, the washer compresses against the membrane face to help form a watertight seal around the fixing point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plug also accepts 5mm size 10 threaded screws at a maximum depth of 30mm into the plug, allowing battens, ply board, wall ties and dry-lining systems to be fixed without creating additional membrane penetrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features of Platon Brick Plugs With Sealing Washers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Heavy-duty glass-filled polyamide fixing plugs designed to secure \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.platinumchemicals.co.uk\/collections\/platon-membranes\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaton cavity drain membranes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to masonry substrates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ Separate TPE sealing washer compresses against the membrane face to form a watertight seal at each fixing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ Measuring 10mm x 75mm, installed through a membrane stud using a 10mm drilled hole and club hammer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ Central core accepts 5mm size 10 screws, allowing battens and dry-lining to be fixed without extra penetrations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ Suitable at 5 plugs per m² for non-meshed membranes or 15 per m² for meshed membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(88, 88, 88);\"\u003eHeavy-Duty Sealed Fixing Plugs For Platon Cavity Drain Waterproof Membranes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaton Brick Plugs With Seals are heavy-duty cavity drain membrane fixings designed for securing\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.platinumchemicals.co.uk\/collections\/platon-membranes\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlaton waterproof membranes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e to retaining structures in below-ground waterproofing applications. Their primary purpose is to hold \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.platinumchemicals.co.uk\/collections\/platon-membranes\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaton cavity basement wall membranes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e firmly against brick, concrete, stone and other suitable masonry substrates, while helping to prevent water or damp ingress through each individual fixing penetration. This is particularly important in basement waterproofing and cellar tanking systems, where any hole made through the membrane must be correctly sealed to avoid compromising the integrity of the water management layer and creating a weak point within the overall below-ground waterproofing system, where water pressure and damp migration must be carefully and reliably controlled throughout the life of the installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(88, 88, 88);\"\u003eGlass-Filled Polyamide Construction With TPE Washer Compression Seal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach plug is manufactured from glass-filled polyamide, giving it a strong and durable construction well suited to sustained mechanical fixing into masonry substrates in demanding below-ground environments. Measuring 10mm in diameter by 75mm in length, the plug is installed by drilling a 10mm hole through a stud of the membrane and into the wall, after which a separate sealing washer is fitted before the plug is driven fully home. Once correctly installed, the soft sprung washer compresses firmly between the plug head and the membrane face, creating a dependable watertight seal around the fixing point. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.platinumchemicals.co.uk\/products\/platon-p8-basement-tanking-membrane\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaton P8 non-meshed membrane\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is generally fixed at approximately 5 plugs per square metre, while the meshed \u003cstrong\u003ePlaton P8 Mesh \u003c\/strong\u003etypically requires a tighter pattern of approximately 15 plugs per square metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(88, 88, 88);\"\u003eCentral Screw Core For Secondary Fixings Without Additional Membrane Penetrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA genuinely practical feature of the Platon Brick Plug is the hole through its core, which is designed to receive 5mm size 10 threaded screws, allowing ancillary items to be fixed back to the wall through the existing plug rather than by drilling additional holes through the waterproof membrane. Battens, ply board, wall ties, tracking and affixed dry-lining systems can therefore all be secured whilst helping to preserve the integrity of the membrane behind the completed internal finish. For installers searching for Platon brick plugs, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.platinumchemicals.co.uk\/products\/platon-p8-basement-tanking-membrane\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaton P8 membrane\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e fixings, cavity drain membrane plugs, waterproof membrane fixing plugs or basement membrane fixings with seals, these plugs provide a practical, durable and technically appropriate fixing solution for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.platinumchemicals.co.uk\/collections\/platon-membranes\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaton waterproofing membrane\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e installations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .pc-platon-brick-plugs-seals-table-wrap {\n    width: 100%;\n    max-width: 100%;\n    overflow-x: auto;\n    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\n    margin: 24px 0;\n  }\n\n  .pc-platon-brick-plugs-seals-table {\n    width: 100%;\n    min-width: 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text-align: left;\n    padding: 10px 12px;\n  }\n\n  .pc-platon-brick-plugs-seals-table .pc-data-row td {\n    background: #fff;\n    text-align: left;\n  }\n\n  .pc-platon-brick-plugs-seals-table .pc-data-row.pc-grey td {\n    background: #d9d9d9;\n  }\n\n  .pc-platon-brick-plugs-seals-table .pc-spec-cell {\n    font-weight: 700;\n  }\n\n  @media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\n    .pc-platon-brick-plugs-seals-table {\n      font-size: 14px;\n      min-width: 600px;\n    }\n\n    .pc-platon-brick-plugs-seals-table th,\n    .pc-platon-brick-plugs-seals-table td {\n      padding: 7px 9px;\n      border-width: 4px;\n    }\n\n    .pc-platon-brick-plugs-seals-table .pc-main-title th {\n      font-size: 24px;\n      padding: 10px 8px;\n    }\n\n    .pc-platon-brick-plugs-seals-table .pc-column-head th {\n      font-size: 15px;\n      padding: 9px;\n    }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-platon-brick-plugs-seals-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable aria-label=\"Platon Brick Plugs With Seals Technical Information\" class=\"pc-platon-brick-plugs-seals-table\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol\u003e \u003ccol\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pc-main-title\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pc-column-head\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pc-data-row\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"pc-spec-cell\"\u003ePlug Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10mm x 75mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pc-data-row pc-grey\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"pc-spec-cell\"\u003ePack Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pc-data-row\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"pc-spec-cell\"\u003eDrill Hole Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pc-data-row pc-grey\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"pc-spec-cell\"\u003ePlugs Per m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\/m² non-meshed membrane, 15\/m² meshed membrane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pc-data-row\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"pc-spec-cell\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass-filled polyamide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pc-data-row pc-grey\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"pc-spec-cell\"\u003eFixing Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHammer driven\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pc-data-row\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"pc-spec-cell\"\u003eSeal Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTPE sealing washer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pc-data-row pc-grey\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"pc-spec-cell\"\u003eSeal Function\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompresses against membrane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pc-data-row\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"pc-spec-cell\"\u003eFixing Position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrough membrane stud\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pc-data-row pc-grey\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"pc-spec-cell\"\u003eMain Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatersealed membrane fixing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pc-data-row\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"pc-spec-cell\"\u003eSuitable Membranes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP8 and P8 Mesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pc-data-row pc-grey\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"pc-spec-cell\"\u003eSuitable Substrates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrick, concrete, stone, masonry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pc-data-row\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"pc-spec-cell\"\u003eApplication Area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelow-ground waterproofing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pc-data-row pc-grey\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"pc-spec-cell\"\u003eScrew Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5mm size 10 screws\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pc-data-row\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"pc-spec-cell\"\u003eSecondary Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattens, ply, wall ties, dry-lining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-Duty Glass-Filled Polyamide Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufactured from glass-filled polyamide, the plug provides a strong and durable fixing body well suited to securing \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.platinumchemicals.co.uk\/collections\/platon-membranes\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlaton cavity drain membranes\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eto masonry substrates in basement waterproofing and cellar tanking applications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for Platon Waterproof Membranes: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlaton Brick Plugs With Seals are intended for use with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.platinumchemicals.co.uk\/collections\/platon-membranes\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaton waterproof membrane\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e systems, including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.platinumchemicals.co.uk\/products\/platon-p8-basement-tanking-membrane\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaton P8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePlaton P8 Mesh\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping installers use the correct fixing for the selected membrane type.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatertight Sealing Washer: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe separate sealing washer compresses against the membrane face when the plug is driven home, helping prevent damp or water ingress through the fixing penetration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10mm x 75mm Fixing Size: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe 75mm length provides a deeper fixing than many lighter membrane plugs, making it well suited to heavy-duty anchorage into sound brick, concrete, stone and similar masonry substrates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for Below-Ground Waterproofing: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe sealed fixing detail makes the plug well suited to basement and cellar applications, where membrane continuity and water resistance around fixing points are critical to the overall system performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccepts 5mm Size 10 Screws:\u003c\/strong\u003e The hole through the plug core allows battens, ply board, wall ties, tracking and compatible dry-lining systems to be fixed without creating additional holes through the membrane.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupports Secondary Internal Finishes: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe plug can act as a fixing point for follow-on lining systems, helping installers create dry-lined walls or battened finishes in front of the waterproof membrane.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for Meshed and Non-Meshed Membranes: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe plug can be used with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.platinumchemicals.co.uk\/products\/platon-p8-basement-tanking-membrane\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaton P8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e non-mesh membrane and \u003cstrong\u003ePlaton P8 Mesh\u003c\/strong\u003e, with fixing density adjusted depending on whether the membrane is supporting direct finishes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelps Reduce Additional Membrane Penetrations: \u003c\/strong\u003eBy allowing secondary fixings through the plug core, the system avoids unnecessary extra drilling through the waterproof layer, reducing potential weak points in the membrane installation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical for Masonry Substrates: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlaton Brick Plugs With Seals can be used on suitable brick, concrete, stone and other masonry substrates, provided the background is sound enough to accept a drilled fixing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaton P8 Membrane Fixing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well suited to securing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.platinumchemicals.co.uk\/products\/platon-p8-basement-tanking-membrane\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaton P8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e non-mesh waterproof membrane to retaining walls in basement waterproofing systems, normally at approximately 5 plugs per m².\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaton P8 Mesh Membrane Fixing: \u003c\/strong\u003eWell suited to fixing \u003cstrong\u003ePlaton P8 Mesh\u003c\/strong\u003e in situations where the membrane needs to be held tight to the wall before direct plastering, rendering or compatible finishing systems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasement Waterproofing Systems: \u003c\/strong\u003eUsed as part of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.platinumchemicals.co.uk\/collections\/platon-membranes\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaton cavity drain membrane systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, where waterproof membranes must be fixed securely to masonry retaining walls while keeping all fixing points properly sealed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellar Tanking and Refurbishment: \u003c\/strong\u003eWell suited to cellar conversion and refurbishment projects where \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.platinumchemicals.co.uk\/collections\/platon-membranes\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaton waterproof membranes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are installed to manage dampness and water ingress in below-ground spaces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrick Wall Membrane Fixing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Platon Brick Plugs With Seals can be used to fix waterproof membranes to sound brickwork, where a 10mm drilled hole provides suitable anchorage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcrete Retaining Walls: \u003c\/strong\u003eWell suited to fixing Platon membranes to concrete retaining walls in Type C waterproofing systems, provided the substrate is suitable for mechanical fixing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone and Mixed Masonry Walls: \u003c\/strong\u003eCan be used on many stone and mixed masonry backgrounds, subject to the wall condition and the ability of the substrate to hold the 75mm fixing securely.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatten Fixing Through Membranes: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe core of the plug can receive 5mm size 10 screws, allowing timber battens to be fixed without drilling separate penetrations through the membrane.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry-Lining System Support: \u003c\/strong\u003eWell suited as an anchor point for affixed dry-lining systems, tracking and internal lining supports installed in front of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.platinumchemicals.co.uk\/collections\/platon-membranes\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaton waterproof membrane\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePly Board and Wall Tie Fixing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be used for fixing ply board, wall ties and suitable ancillary components, in situations where these need to be secured through the membrane system without compromising the waterproofing layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ) What are Platon Brick Plugs With Seals used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA) Platon Brick Plugs With Seals are specialist membrane fixing plugs used to secure \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.platinumchemicals.co.uk\/collections\/platon-membranes\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaton cavity drain membranes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to masonry retaining walls in below-ground waterproofing systems. They are designed for use with products such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.platinumchemicals.co.uk\/products\/platon-p8-basement-tanking-membrane\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaton P8 Membrane\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePlaton P8 Mesh,\u003c\/strong\u003e helping hold the membrane firmly against brick, concrete, stone or similar suitable substrates. Their purpose is not simply to act as a standard wall plug, but to fix the membrane while helping preserve the watertight integrity of the system. The separate TPE sealing washer compresses around the fixing point, helping prevent water or damp from passing through the drilled hole behind the membrane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ) Why do Platon Brick Plugs With Seals have sealing washers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA) The TPE sealing washers are a key part of the waterproofing detail. When the Platon Brick Plug is driven through a membrane stud into the drilled masonry hole, the washer compresses between the plug head and the membrane face. This helps form a sealed fixing point around the hole, reducing the risk of damp or water tracking through the penetration. In basement waterproofing and cellar tanking work, every hole through a cavity drain membrane has the potential to become a weak point if it is not sealed properly. The washer therefore helps maintain system integrity while still allowing the membrane to be mechanically fixed securely to the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ) Can Platon Brick Plugs With Seals be used with Platon P8 Membrane?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA) Yes, Platon Brick Plugs With Seals are suitable for fixing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.platinumchemicals.co.uk\/products\/platon-p8-basement-tanking-membrane\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaton P8 Membrane\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to retaining walls and masonry substrates. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.platinumchemicals.co.uk\/products\/platon-p8-basement-tanking-membrane\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaton P8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a non-meshed cavity drain membrane, so it is commonly fixed at around 5 plugs per m² where the membrane simply needs to be held against the wall before an independent internal lining, dry-lining system or similar finish is installed. The plugs are driven through the membrane studs into 10mm drilled holes, with the washer sealing the fixing point. This provides a secure mechanical fixing while helping reduce the risk of water ingress through the fixing penetration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ) Are Platon Brick Plugs With Seals suitable for Platon P8 Mesh?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA) Yes, Platon Brick Plugs With Seals can be used with \u003cstrong\u003ePlaton P8 Mesh Waterproof Membrane\u003c\/strong\u003e, but the fixing pattern is usually different from non-mesh membrane installations. \u003cstrong\u003ePlaton P8 Mesh\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to support direct plastering, rendering or compatible finishing systems, so it normally needs to be held much tighter to the wall. A typical fixing density is around 15 plugs per m², helping prevent the membrane from bowing, moving or pulling away from the substrate once the finish is applied. Correct fixing density is important because meshed membranes rely on firm support behind the surface finish, especially when wet plaster or render is added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ) How do you install Platon Brick Plugs With Seals?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA) Platon Brick Plugs With Seals are installed by drilling a 10mm hole through a stud in the Platon membrane and into the masonry substrate behind it. The plug is fitted with the separate sealing washer, positioned in the drilled hole, then driven fully home using a club hammer. The plug should be seated firmly so the washer compresses properly against the membrane face, creating a sealed fixing point. Care should be taken to drill straight, avoid loose mortar where possible, and ensure the substrate is strong enough to hold the fixing securely. If a fixing fails to grip, a new fixing point should be selected nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ) What size are Platon Brick Plugs With Seals?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA) Platon Brick Plugs With Seals measure 10mm in diameter x 75mm in length. The 10mm diameter matches the required drilled hole size, while the 75mm length provides a strong fixing depth into suitable masonry substrates such as brick, concrete, stone and mixed masonry. This makes them more robust than lighter membrane fixings, particularly in below-ground work where the membrane must remain securely fixed before final finishes are installed. The plug is manufactured from glass-filled polyamide, giving it additional strength and durability. Because the plug size is specific, installers should use the correct \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.platinumchemicals.co.uk\/products\/evolution-sds-drill-bit-10mm\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10mm drill bit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and avoid oversized holes that could reduce fixing strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ) Can you screw battens or dry-lining systems into Platon Brick Plugs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA) Yes, one of the main benefits of Platon Brick Plugs With Seals is that the plug core accepts 5mm size 10 threaded screws, with a maximum screw depth of 30mm into the plug. This allows battens, ply board, wall ties, tracking and compatible dry-lining systems to be fixed through the plug itself, rather than drilling additional holes through the waterproof membrane. This is especially useful in basement waterproofing systems because unnecessary membrane penetrations can create avoidable weak points. Correct screw length is important, as over-driving or using screws that go too deep may damage the fixing detail or reduce the plug’s effectiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ) What size battens can be fixed into Platon Brick Plugs With Seals, and how do you work out the screw length?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA) Platon Brick Plugs With Seals can be used to fix timber battens for dry-lining and internal finishing systems, provided the screw only fixes into the plug and does not create a new membrane penetration. Typical batten sizes are often around 25mm x 38mm or 25mm x 50mm, depending on the lining system and the support needed for plasterboard edges. The plug accepts 5mm size 10 threaded screws to a maximum depth of 30mm into the plug. To work out screw length, add the batten thickness to the required screw embedment into the plug, but do not exceed 30mm embedment. For example, a 25mm thick batten with 25mm embedment would usually need a 50mm screw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ) What substrates can Platon Brick Plugs With Seals be fixed into?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA) Platon Brick Plugs With Seals are designed for use in suitable masonry substrates, including sound brickwork, concrete, stone and many mixed masonry walls. The key requirement is that the substrate must be strong and stable enough to accept a 10mm drilled fixing and hold the 75mm plug securely. If the wall is crumbling, friable, hollow, heavily degraded or made up of very loose mortar and rubble, the fixing may not grip properly and the membrane may not be held tight enough. On older basements and cellars, it is worth checking wall condition carefully before installation, especially where salts, dampness or previous coatings have weakened the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ) How many Platon Brick Plugs With Seals are needed per square metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA) The number of Platon Brick Plugs With Seals needed depends on the membrane type and the intended finish. For \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.platinumchemicals.co.uk\/products\/platon-p8-basement-tanking-membrane\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaton P8 Membrane\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a non-meshed cavity drain membrane, a typical fixing rate is around 5 plugs per m². This is usually enough where the membrane is being held in place behind independent dry-lining or a separate internal finish. For \u003cstrong\u003ePlaton P8 Mesh\u003c\/strong\u003e, the fixing rate is typically much higher, around 15 plugs per m², because the mesh surface is intended to support direct plastering, rendering or compatible finishes. Always follow the membrane specification, as too few fixings can lead to movement, poor support or finish failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ) What are the main limitations of Platon Brick Plugs With Seals?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA) Platon Brick Plugs With Seals must be used as part of a correctly designed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.platinumchemicals.co.uk\/collections\/platon-membranes\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaton waterproof membrane system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, not as general-purpose fixings for unrelated applications. They rely on a sound masonry substrate, accurate 10mm drilling and correct washer compression to perform properly. They should not be installed into loose, crumbling or unsuitable backgrounds where the fixing cannot grip securely. The TPE washer helps seal the fixing point, but it does not compensate for poor installation, damaged membrane studs or badly positioned holes. When using screws through the plug core, installers must keep within the recommended 5mm size 10 screw format and maximum 30mm screw depth to avoid compromising the fixing detail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Isola","offers":[{"title":"(W) 10mm x (L) 75mm \/ Pack of 100","offer_id":33416678441059,"sku":"TT20\/21","price":31.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2617\/5036\/files\/platon-brick-plugs-with-sealing-washers-w-10mm-x-l-75mm-pack-of-100-waterproof-membrane-ancillaries-378.webp?v=1780488186","url":"https:\/\/www.platinumchemicals.co.uk\/products\/platon-brick-plugs-with-seals-cavity-drain-membrane-fixing","provider":"Platinum Chemicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}